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HotShot Suspension Question

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Here's a link to a You Tube video. It's a race with a hotshot in it. If you move the end of the video you will see footage which shows a unique HotShot four wheel independent suspension set up. It really looks the business and I'm trying to find out whether it was a standard hop-up option or whether it is an individual customisation. If you have the answer, please let me know. Thanks.

You Tube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19ZuPE9lA8Q&feature=PlayList&p=1225F9A3B0FC205F&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=12

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That's a one-of-a-kind grahoo creation. Check out here: http://tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=65482&sid=418
His Grasshopper project is sick too. He does a lot of impressive stuff-- very creative and talented bloke.
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Thanks very much for that info/link. And, wow!! What a car that is. I wish I was competent enough to do modifications like that. That Hotshot looks truely amazing!

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Mike- I think you missed the HS he was talking about. It had an inboard, almost Revo-like shock setup.
Check the TC link. Amazing stuff.
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Yes, that's right. I was not referring to the HP suspension kit but the onboard front suspension as well as the dual rear suspension located in just under the wing. really great stuff....

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civilguy wrote:That's a one-of-a-kind grahoo creation. Check out here: http://tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=65482&sid=418
His Grasshopper project is sick too. He does a lot of impressive stuff-- very creative and talented bloke.
I remember seeing his website a few years ago :shock: His builds are amazing...

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Re: HotShot Suspension Question

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Yeah that HOT SHOT realy is the business. I love the inboard shocks the most but all over this car is a work of art.
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Re: HotShot Suspension Question

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That hotshot is nice. But this one is even better! :lol:

http://www.rc-lohas.com/product_hotshot.html
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Re: HotShot Suspension Question

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car is hot, expensive though, almost $500? its basically a hot trick clone/modified a bit. personally, and just my opinion, i dont like the physical design and looks of it.

make me a TMS reproduction chassis kit, along with a RC channel suspension kit, and those wheels and that would look awesome...

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emerson_shih wrote:That hotshot is nice. But this one is even better! :lol:

http://www.rc-lohas.com/product_hotshot.html
Isn't this stuff pretty similar to the Hot Trick stuff? Wheels look similar to Tecnacrafts too....

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CNA75 wrote:
emerson_shih wrote:That hotshot is nice. But this one is even better! :lol:

http://www.rc-lohas.com/product_hotshot.html
Isn't this stuff pretty similar to the Hot Trick stuff? Wheels look similar to Tecnacrafts too....
Wow~ you have great RC knowledge!!! :shock:
Yes, it was made by Hot trick fans who really hope to see the great stuff again ~ it was my friend and we have a club in Taiwan only playing the vintage buggies from 1980s. :D
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I have never had a hot shot but that one on the Tamiya Club looks great. but what are these silver caps? their on the Hot trick one also? they look stupid do they do anything?
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Re: HotShot Suspension Question

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They are heat sinks and/or resistors. They are not present on the re-re if I recall. I think they're kinda cool. :lol: 8)
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Re: HotShot Suspension Question

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mikedealer wrote:car is hot, expensive though, almost $500? its basically a hot trick clone/modified a bit. personally, and just my opinion, i dont like the physical design and looks of it.

make me a TMS reproduction chassis kit, along with a RC channel suspension kit, and those wheels and that would look awesome...
What is TMS chassis kit? Maybe I can help to pass this infoprmattion to them. :wink:
I got two hot trick hotshots also, they work pretty nice. I ran it by using V8 white motor, and it achieves 40Km/hour ~ it is nice. But the gearbox is noisy due to poor efficiency.... :?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDfiiob7RaU

I like RC channel suspension kit as well. They are helpful with reasonable cost. 8)
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